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D788 PGS

1987 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,105 mi
Last recorded26,105 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xjs77,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 PGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 26,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,034 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads appear to be worn low

n/s front suspension top ball joint rubber boot perished

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s front suspension top ball joint boot perished

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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D788 PGS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D788 PGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D788 PGS registered?

D788 PGS is a 1987 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D788 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D788 PGS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D788 PGS have outstanding finance?

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